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Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Gluten-Free)

By: Thomas Published: 16 Dec, 21 Updated: 16 Dec, 21 8 Comments

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5 from 2 votes

These baked gluten-free and vegan donuts are incredibly tender, moist, buttery, and coated with cinnamon sugar! Ready in less than 30 minutes, these cinnamon sugar donuts are a must-try! Our all-time favorite donut recipe!

Stacked gluten-free vegan cinnamon sugar donuts
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  • 🥣 How to Make Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
  • 📔 Tips
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  • More Gluten-Free Vegan Sweets
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🥣 How to Make Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Making these cinnamon sugar donuts is easy and requires basic ingredients you most probably already have in your pantry!

Donuts

First, whisk together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. To keep these donuts gluten-free, we went with a blend of gluten-free flours:

  • White rice flour: It gives structure to the donuts.
  • Almond flour: Not only it brings moisture, but also makes the donuts extra tender!
  • Tapioca starch: To prevent the donuts from crumbling and give them a lighter texture.
Ingredients like almond flour, white rice flour, coconut sugar, almond milk, and cinnamon

Next, add the remaining ingredients:

  • Baking powder
  • Nutmeg & Cinnamon: Nutmeg gives the donuts that "bakery flavor" we all love!
  • Unsweetened Almond Milk: Or oat milk, cashew milk, etc.
  • Melted Coconut Oil
  • Vanilla Extract

Whisk all of the ingredients together until fully combined. The batter should have the same consistency as a pancake batter: thick but slightly runny.

Batter to make vegan cinnamon sugar donuts

Fill the cavities of a greased donut pan using a spoon or a piping bag to the ⅘. Cavities should be almost filled to the top if you want thick donuts.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and let cool for a few minutes before coating.

Vegan donuts, melted butter, and cinnamon sugar

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Finally, comes the icing on the cake: the cinnamon sugar coating!

Whisk together sugar with ground cinnamon and our secret ingredient: a good pinch of salt! Salt enhances the flavors and who doesn't like sweet and salty?

Dipping vegan donuts in cinnamon sugar

Using a pastry brush, coat the donuts with melted vegan butter and quickly dunk into the cinnamon sugar, coating all sides.

Another option is to dip the donuts into the melted butter. It definitely yields moister donuts, but can add extra calories.

Vegan cinnamon sugar donuts on a cooling rack

📔 Tips

  • If your donuts stick a little bit to the baking pan, run a tablespoon along the edges of each donut. This way, you won't damage the pan, and the donuts should pop out easily.
  • There is no need to dip completely the donuts in melted butter, simply brush them generously.
  • During baking, donuts will slightly crack on top. That is normal, it won't be visible though since you will coat them in cinnamon sugar and present them upside down.
Close-up of vegan cinnamon sugar donuts

💬 FAQ

  • How long do vegan cinnamon sugar donuts keep? Donuts will keep for about 2 days, but taste best on day one.
  • What is the best way to store these donuts? Store the donuts at room temperature in an airtight container. You can stack them, it is not an issue.
  • Can I use coconut sugar for the coating? Yes, however your donuts will have a darker look.
  • Can I substitute brown rice flour for the white rice flour? We do not recommend it. Donuts will have a more gritty texture. Plus, brown rice flour does not absorb liquid like white rice flour, so you would have to adjust the amount of wet ingredients.
  • I do not have a donut pan, can I bake these as muffins? Of course! If using a muffin pan, we recommend baking for about 20 minutes instead of 15.

I hope you are going to love this vegan donut recipe as much as we do! It is perfect for the holidays, and can easily be made with kids!

More Gluten-Free Vegan Sweets

  • Vanilla Chai Pecan Pop Tarts
  • Vegan Gluten-Free Marble Cake
  • Baked Orange Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze

Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

Close-up bite of vegan cinnamon sugar donuts

📖 Recipe

Gluten-Free Vegan Cinnamon Donuts

Gluten-Free Vegan Cinnamon Donuts

Author: Thomas
These baked vegan cinnamon sugar donuts are so moist and buttery! Just 30-minute and 8 ingredients. Vegan + Gluten-Free!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 15 mins
Total Time : 25 mins
Servings 8 donuts
Calories 226 kcal

Equipment

  • Donut Pan

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup white rice flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 and ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 tablespoon melted coconut oil or other neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ¼ cup melted vegan butter
  • ½ cup sugar white or coconut sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and slightly grease a donut pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the white rice flour, almond flour, tapioca starch, coconut sugar, ground nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  • Add the wet ingredients: almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  • Using a spoon or piping bag, fill the cavities of the donut pan to the ⅘. You should have enough batter to make 6 very thick donuts, or 8 thinner ones.
  • Bake the donuts for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes before removing the donuts from the pan. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool.
  • Cinnamon sugar coating: in a small bowl or deep plate, mix the sugar with the cinnamon and the salt. Working with one at a time, generously brush each donut with the melted butter and quickly dunk into the cinnamon sugar. Try to coat all of the sides.
  • Donuts are best served the same day but will keep for up to 2 days stored at room temperature, in an airtight container.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate as it is difficult to calculate exactly the amount of the cinnamon sugar coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 donut (with cinnamon sugar) | Calories: 226 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.2 g | Protein: 2.8 g | Fat: 10.8 g | Fiber: 1.5 g | Sugar: 11.4 g
Course : Breakfast, Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine : American
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Comments

  1. Teresa C

    December 19, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    Hi, I made these amazing donuts this morning!!! They are soooo good and easy to make😀. Thanks so much!!!

    Reply
    • Thomas

      December 19, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      Thank you so much Teresa! Your donuts looked delicious!

      Reply
  2. Tharun

    December 23, 2021 at 3:21 am

    Can I make this recipe with just white flour and if so what is the Ratio?

    Reply
    • Thomas

      December 24, 2021 at 6:45 am

      I'm afraid it won't work. Almond flour is essential to get that moist and tender texture.

      Reply
  3. Kathryn

    January 20, 2022 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    I sent this recipe to my sister who has a young son recently diagnosed with celiac disease and she said all her kids loved these! They said they're better than ice cream... high praise indeed haha! Wanted to thank you for this recipe and let you know it made her day.

    Reply
    • Thomas

      January 21, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      Thanks for your feedback Kathryn! Glad to hear your nephews liked the donuts 😉

      Reply
  4. Jay

    March 11, 2022 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! Can these be fried instead of baked if less liquid is added (or I stick some xanthan gum in there or something)? I’m trying to give my very allergic friend the authentic donut experience

    Reply
    • Thomas

      March 14, 2022 at 11:56 am

      Hi Jay,
      I'm afraid this is not the right recipe for fried donuts, sorry.

      Reply

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